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Coverage: 13 September 2026Press Information Bureau (PIB)Daily Executive Brief

Daily PIB Summary — 13 September 2026

Today's PIB releases are UPSC-relevant for Traditional Medicine Cooperation under BRICS, India-Vietnam Defense Partnership, Lumpy Skin Disease Management in Delhi, Asiatic Society Indology & Decolonization, Gems & Jewellery Industry Growth & Lab-Grown Diamonds, Hindi Diwas & Official Language Conference, ITEC Human Rights Capacity Building, Domestic PNG Connection Incentives, BRICS Multilateral Governance & Global South Priorities, CAZRI Moth Bean Climate Resilience, World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar, Mizoram's Bairabi-Sairang Railway Milestone, Indian Railways Freight & Amrit Bharat Expansion, Great Indian Bustard & Grassland Conservation, Mangrove Restoration under MISHTI, Punjab Coal Supply and Thermal Generation, and India's Global Vaccine Leadership.

1. Traditional Medicine Cooperation: BRICS Expert Working Group on TCIM

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The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit established a structured framework for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) to strengthen public health systems and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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Institutional Mechanism: Welcomed the proposed establishment of a BRICS Expert Working Group on TCIM under the Health Track to harmonize research, pharmacopoeial standards, quality assurance, and regulatory protocols across member states.
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Global Alignment: Aligns directly with the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy (2025–2034) by emphasizing evidence-informed practices and medicinal plant research.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (International Relations - Multilateral Groupings) & GS Paper III (Public Health & Traditional Knowledge Systems).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309695

2. India-Vietnam Defense Partnership and Maritime Security

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Defence Secretary held bilateral talks with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of National Defence in New Delhi to advance the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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Multilateral Defense: Emphasized close coordination under the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) construct and Expert Working Groups to secure Indo-Pacific maritime domains.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (International Relations - Bilateral & Regional Security Architectures).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309693

3. Animal Husbandry: Lumpy Skin Disease Review in NCT Delhi

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The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) reviewed the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) situation in Delhi, noting that over 45,950 animals have been vaccinated during the year with active cases remaining low and under control.
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Control Measures: Emphasized coordinated vaccination with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), vector control, biosecurity enforcement, and physical check-posts for livestock movement control.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Agriculture - Animal Husbandry, Disease Management & Biosecurity).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309809

4. Cultural Heritage & Knowledge Tradition: Asiatic Society Exhibition

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Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition’ organized by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, emphasizing the preservation of India's indigenous knowledge traditions and manuscripts.
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Decolonization of History: Highlighted the need to separate knowledge from colonial perspectives and integrate rare texts (such as Mahabharata illustrations and Jain Kalpasutras) with the Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Mission.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper I (Indian Heritage & Culture - Manuscripts & Literature) & GS Paper II (Governance & Cultural Preservation).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309780

5. Economic Growth: 52nd India Gems and Jewellery Awards

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Addressed the 52nd India Gems and Jewellery Awards in Mumbai, noting that India processes nearly 9 out of every 10 diamonds globally (predominantly in Surat) and accounts for a premier share of global exports.
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Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD) Vision: Stressed that India must capture the entire manufacturing value chain of lab-grown diamonds—projected to grow to 50 times current market size—from machine production to global retail brands.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Industrial Growth, MSME Sector, Exports & Emerging Technologies).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309852

6. Official Language Policy: Hindi Diwas and 6th All India Conference

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The Department of Official Language (MHA) is hosting the 6th All India Official Language Conference and Hindi Diwas celebrations in Mumbai, presenting the ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav’ and ‘Rajbhasha Kirti’ awards for 2025–26.
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Cultural Focus: Features special commemorative publications centered on the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ alongside deliberations on the role of Town Official Language Implementation Committees (TOLICs/NARAKAS).
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (Indian Polity - Official Language Provisions, Articles 343 & 351).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309713

7. Executive Capacity Building: ITEC Programme on Human Rights

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), launched a six-day ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme for senior-level functionaries of NHRIs across the Global South.
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Scope: Brings 41 senior functionaries from 15 NHRIs to New Delhi to share best practices on international human rights frameworks, business responsibilities, and technology impacts.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (Statutory Bodies, Human Rights & International Capacity Building).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309656

8. Energy Transition: Incentive Scheme for Domestic PNG Connections

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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas highlighted the accelerated rollout of the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections (launched in August 2026), which has already scaled countrywide domestic piped natural gas connections to 1.74 crore.
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Financial Incentives: CGD entities receive an additional allocation of 200 Standard Cubic Metres (SCM) of cheaper APM gas for incremental billed domestic connections, drastically reducing the capital payback period from 10 years to nearly 3 years.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Infrastructure: Energy, Petroleum Distribution & Clean Household Fuel).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309647

9. Multilateral Governance: PM Modi at BRICS Summit Sessions

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the BRICS session on *“Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism,”* calling for the transformation of the “pyramid of privilege” into a “platform of partnership.”
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Key Proposals: Highlighted the underrepresentation of the Global South in bodies like the UNSC and proposed establishing a Seafarers Emergency Support Network to protect global maritime workforce rights.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (International Relations - Global Governance & Multilateral Forums).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309642

10. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: CAZRI Moth Bean Varieties

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ICAR-CAZRI (Jodhpur) developed climate-resilient moth bean varieties (CAZRI Moth-4 to 7) that successfully withstood a prolonged 35-day dry spell during Kharif 2026 with minimal surface moisture.
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Agronomic Resilience: Exhibited strong developmental plasticity, early canopy establishment, and moisture retention in the rhizosphere across arid western Rajasthan soils.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Agriculture - Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties & Arid Zone Research).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309690

11. Circular Economy: World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026

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India is hosting the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat (15th–18th September 2026)—a first for South Asia—under the theme *‘Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity.’*
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Global Scale: Convening over 2,000 cross-sectoral stakeholders from 65+ countries alongside 125+ exhibitors to promote material circularity, circular finance, and resource recovery.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Environment Conservation, Pollution Mitigation & Circular Economy).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309702

12. Regional Infrastructure: Mizoram’s Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line

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Mizoram’s strategic Bairabi-Sairang railway line completed one year of operational success, having carried over 15 lakh passengers and delivered 2,500+ freight wagons of essential commodities and construction materials.
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Engineering Marvel: Spans 51.38 km through challenging hill terrain via 153 bridges (including a record 114-metre pier bridge taller than the Qutub Minar) and 45 tunnels (~16 km), linking Aizawl directly to Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Infrastructure: Railways, Transport Logistics & Regional Connectivity).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309650

13. Railway Expansion: Freight Loading and Amrit Bharat Services

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Indian Railways recorded 137.9 million tonnes of freight loading in August 2026 (a 5.4% year-on-year growth) while regularizing 14 additional Amrit Bharat services (taking total to 86) and commissioning 5 new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (total 149).
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Economic Growth, Industrial Logistics & Railway Freight Expansion).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309663

14. Wildlife Conservation: GIB Action Plan and Grassland Restoration

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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed flagship wildlife programmes at Bhuj, releasing the Gujarat Action Plan for Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Conservation prepared by WII and the state forest department.
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Conservation Milestones: Secured a 200 sq. km. GIB habitat in Lala-Rawa, achieved successful wild survival of a captive-assisted GIB chick, and expanded cheetah conservation areas to 3,428 sq. km. across Kuno and Gandhi Sagar.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Environment - Biodiversity Conservation, Endangered Species & Protected Areas).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309882

15. Coastal Ecosystems: Mangrove Conservation and MGIS Portal

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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav presided over a mangrove workshop in Bhuj, noting that Gujarat has restored 27,652 hectares of mangroves under the MISHTI programme (exceeding targets in Kori Creek).
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Digital Tool: Launched the Mangrove GIS (MGIS) Portal to support science-based spatial monitoring of coastal ecosystems.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Environmental Pollution, Coastal Management & Ecosystem Services).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309866

16. Energy Logistics: Coal Supply and Generation Optimization in Punjab

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The Ministry of Coal clarified that coal supplies to Punjab thermal power plants remain adequate, noting that average rake supplies to Independent Power Plants (NPL and TSPL) exceed consumption levels.
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Optimization Need: Urged Punjab to accelerate unevacuated stock evacuation from PSPCL’s captive Pachhwara Central coal mine and improve offtake bookings from Coal India subsidiaries to resolve local power generation bottlenecks.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Energy Infrastructure, Mineral Resource Management & Power Sector Economics).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309696

17. Social Welfare: Rehabilitation and Fellowship Success Stories

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Highlighted transformative beneficiary outcomes under Ministry of Social Justice schemes: tribal youth rehabilitation under NAPDDR, doctoral achievement for SC scholars via the National Fellowship (NFSC), and mechanised sanitation entrepreneurship under SUY.
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Institutional Scale: The Ministry profiled over 90,942 sewer/septic workers and 3.78 lakh waste pickers, distributing PPE kits and capital subsidies to uphold worker safety and dignity.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections, Social Justice & Empowerment).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309673

Archived MCQs & Explanations (10 Questions)

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Question 1 of 10Weekly Current Affairs Roundup — Week 03 (High-Yield PIB & National)

What additional capital was infused into the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund in Union Budget 2026–27 to support micro enterprises?

सूक्ष्म उद्यमों को समर्थन देने के लिए केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में आत्मनिर्भर भारत (SRI) फंड में कितनी अतिरिक्त पूंजी डाली गई?

A₹1,000 crore
B₹2,000 croreCorrect Key
C₹3,500 crore
D₹5,000 crore
Explanation & Analytical Context:

An additional ₹2,000 crore was allocated to the Self-Reliant India Fund alongside deploying 'Corporate Mitras' to guide micro enterprises.

Question 2 of 10Weekly Current Affairs Roundup — Week 03 (High-Yield PIB & National)

What is the projected economic growth range for India in FY 2026–27 according to the Economic Survey 2025–26?

आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2025-26 के अनुसार वित्त वर्ष 2026-27 में भारत के लिए अनुमानित आर्थिक विकास दर का दायरा क्या है?

A6.0% – 6.5%
B6.5% – 7.0%
C6.8% – 7.2%Correct Key
D7.2% – 7.8%
Explanation & Analytical Context:

India is expected to grow by 6.8% – 7.2% in FY 2026–27, retaining its status as the fastest-growing major economy.

Question 3 of 10Daily Current Affairs Sprint — September 19, 2026

The central strategic theme of the Economic Survey 2025–26 calls for a fundamental transition of the Indian economy from which of the following? which of the following?

आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2025-26 का केंद्रीय रणनीतिक विषय भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के किस बुनियादी परिवर्तन का आह्वान करता है?

A'Agrarian Economy' to 'Service Economy'
B'Strategic Resilience' to 'Strategic Indispensability'Correct Key
C'Export Substitution' to 'Total Autarky'
D'Free Market' to 'Command Economy'
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Survey urges India to move from mere defensive 'Strategic Resilience' to becoming an indispensable node in global value chains ('Strategic Indispensability').

Question 4 of 10Daily Current Affairs Sprint — September 13, 2026

How will share buybacks be taxed under the reformed framework of Union Budget 2026–27?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 के संशोधित ढांचे के तहत शेयर बायबैक पर कर कैसे लगाया जाएगा?

AExempt from all taxes
BTaxed as Capital Gains in the hands of the shareholderCorrect Key
CTaxed exclusively at company level as dividend distribution tax
DTreated as speculative business income
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Share buybacks will now be taxed as Capital Gains in the hands of the shareholder, shifting the tax incidence from the company.

Question 5 of 10BPSC 72nd CCE Full Mock 04: All-India Prelims Simulation

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Bharat-VISTAAR' platform launched in Union Budget 2026–27: 1. It stands for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources. 2. It is a multilingual AI platform that integrates AgriStack and ICAR scientific data. 3. It provides customized, precision agro-advisory directly to farmers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में लॉन्च किए गए 'भारत-विस्तार' (Bharat-VISTAAR) प्लेटफॉर्म के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. इसका पूर्ण रूप 'Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources' है। 2. यह एक बहुभाषी AI प्लेटफॉर्म है जो AgriStack और ICAR के वैज्ञानिक डेटा को एकीकृत करता है। 3. यह किसानों को सीधे अनुकूलित और सटीक कृषि परामर्श प्रदान करता है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3Correct Key
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The 'Bharat-VISTAAR' platform launched in the Union Budget is a multilingual AI agricultural system integrating ICAR research, AgriStack, and local agro-climatic data to provide customized advisories directly to farmers. All 3 statements are correct.

Question 6 of 10Press Information Bureau (PIB) / National Press Releases

Under the Biopharma SHAKTI mission, how many new NIPERs are proposed to be established and how many existing institutes upgraded?

बायोफार्मा शक्ति मिशन के तहत कितने नए NIPER स्थापित करने और कितने मौजूदा संस्थानों को अपग्रेड करने का प्रस्ताव है?

A2 new and 5 upgraded
B3 new and 7 upgradedCorrect Key
C5 new and 10 upgraded
D4 new and 6 upgraded
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The mission is supported by 3 new National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) and upgrading 7 existing institutes.

Question 7 of 10Monthly Compendium 03: Contemporary High-Yield National & Global Developments

The East Coast Industrial Corridor proposed under the Purvodaya vision in Union Budget 2026–27 features a well-connected major node at which city?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में पूर्वोदय विजन के तहत प्रस्तावित ईस्ट कोस्ट इंडस्ट्रियल कॉरिडोर किस शहर में एक अच्छी तरह से जुड़े प्रमुख नोड की सुविधा प्रदान करता है?

AAsansol
BDurgapurCorrect Key
CHaldia
DKharagpur
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The East Coast Industrial Corridor includes a well-connected industrial node at Durgapur in West Bengal.

Question 8 of 10Weekly Current Affairs Roundup — Week 04 (High-Yield PIB & National)

Consider the following statements summarizing Economic Survey 2025–26: 1. India's share in global commercial services exports reached 4.3% in 2024. 2. The power deficit in India reduced to zero by November 2025 with total capacity reaching 509.74 GW. 3. The survey calls for a transition from Strategic Resilience to Strategic Indispensability. Which of the statements given above are correct?

आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2025-26 का सारांश प्रस्तुत करने वाले निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. वैश्विक वाणिज्यिक सेवा निर्यात में भारत की हिस्सेदारी 2024 में 4.3% तक पहुंच गई। 2. 509.74 गीगावाट की कुल क्षमता के साथ नवंबर 2025 तक भारत में बिजली घाटा घटकर शून्य हो गया। 3. सर्वेक्षण 'रणनीतिक लचीलेपन' से 'रणनीतिक अनिवार्यता' की ओर संक्रमण का आह्वान करता है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3Correct Key
Explanation & Analytical Context:

All three statements are fundamental conclusions and facts documented in the Economic Survey 2025–26.

Question 9 of 10Weekly Current Affairs Roundup — Week 01 (High-Yield PIB & National)

What does the Economic Survey 2025–26 identify as the primary 'binding constraint' to India's long-term economic transformation?

आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2025-26 भारत के दीर्घकालिक आर्थिक परिवर्तन के लिए प्राथमिक 'बाध्यकारी बाधा' (Binding Constraint) के रूप में किसकी पहचान करता है?

AShortage of physical domestic savings
BWeak state capacity driven by bureaucratic risk aversion and policy hysteresisCorrect Key
CAbsence of basic road connectivity
DExcessive agricultural mechanization
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Survey highlights state capacity as the core binding constraint, calling for an entrepreneurial state that protects good-faith decision-making.

Question 10 of 10Weekly Current Affairs Roundup — Week 04 (High-Yield PIB & National)

What is the primary objective of the 'Seaplane VGF Scheme' introduced in Union Budget 2026–27?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में शुरू की गई 'सीप्लेन वीजीएफ योजना' (Seaplane VGF Scheme) का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य क्या है?

ASubsidizing commercial transatlantic cargo shipping
BSupporting indigenised seaplane manufacturing and operations for last-mile and tourism connectivityCorrect Key
CReplacing conventional helicopters in military operations
DProviding direct seaplane transfers for metro commuters
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Seaplane VGF Scheme supports indigenised manufacturing and operations to improve last-mile connectivity and promote water-based tourism.

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